The Manager of Attorney Talent is the first contact for people initiatives for the Litigation and Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Groups in the Americas and is responsible for understanding and assisting those populations. The Manager oversees various aspects of on-the-job attorney development strategies, including, but not limited to, staffing initiatives, retention initiatives, feedback and review systems, mentoring systems, counseling and transitions, and onboarding and off boarding of attorneys in the Litigation and IP Practice Groups in the Americas. The Manager will report into and work with the Director of Attorney Talent – Americas and will coordinate with the Global People and Professional Development teams to ensure consistency among the various Practice Groups in the Americas and Globally. The Manager will interact and provide additional support to the Practice Group Leaders (PGLs), Practice Area Leaders (PALs), and the Global Practice Group Managers. In addition, he or she will work closely and interact regularly with other members of the People team. This position will not have any direct reports.

This position can be located the New York, NY or Washington, D.C. office.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manage the feedback and review (Pathways) processes for associates and counsel.

Work with and coach partners, counsel, and associates on the skills to actively participate in the feedback and review process.

Manage the career counseling program for associates and counsel, including open placement of the firm’s lawyers with opportunities, both internally and externally, and the attorney outplacement programs.

Support partners in resource planning and in building high performing, diverse teams.

Assist with staffing solutions for associates and counsel to ensure appropriate legal and professional skill development.

Review utilization to ensure associates within the Practice Groups are fully utilized and flag potential issues for the Director of Attorney Talent and the PALs as applicable.

With the Associate Recruitment Department, manage the on-boarding process for new attorneys– focusing on lateral integration.

Manage the mentoring program.

Manage the exit process and conduct exit interviews of all attorneys and report on results and trends to the Director of Attorney Talent – Americas.

Assist with the year-end compensation process.

Work with People team, the PALs, and the Office Managing Partners to plan events to maintain and build morale and increase associate engagement and satisfaction.

Collaborate with the People team and members of other Business Services departments to suggest initiatives designed to enhance the day-to-day work environment of our attorneys.

All members of the firm are encouraged to participate in our Global Citizenship program.

Other duties as assigned.

HOURS

Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Must be flexible to work additional hours.

This job description sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Five (5)+ years of progressively responsible experience in the area of attorney professional development, preferably in a large law firm environment or professional services environment is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

JD strongly preferred.

Computer proficient with knowledge and understanding of various database systems including Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Ability to learn, utilize, and implement specialized attorney development-related technological databases in order to streamline the attorney development process.

Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with diplomacy, provide information, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, administrators, and outside contacts.

Exhibits a high degree of initiative, critical-thinking skills, and the ability to work independently.

Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality, diplomacy, and excellent judgment in navigating sensitive issues.

Ability to lead as well as serve as a team member of cross-department initiatives.

Hogan Lovells is a leading global law firm, providing business-oriented legal advice and high-quality service across its breadth of practices to clients around the world. Our distinctive market position is founded on our exceptional breadth of our practice, our deep industry knowledge, and on our 'one team' global approach. Our people are the key to our success, which is why we seek to recruit and... retain the most talented individuals in all regions of our global practice.
Central to providing valuable solutions to clients is a deep understanding of our clients' market and regulatory environment, and the potential impact of economic, legislative and other developments on their business. We recognize the need to think how our clients think, and to understand their issues, their challenges, and their opportunities.
Hogan Lovells is more than just a preeminent international law firm of talented and respected lawyers. It is a dynamic team of lawyers and staff who value and share the firm’s long-standing and emphatic commitment to professional excellence, collegiality, diversity, and community service. Hogan Lovells recruits entry-level and experienced professionals in numerous fields, including:
• Administrative Support
• Conflicts
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Knowledge Management and Legal Research
• Litigation Support
• Marketing and Business Development
• Office Services
• Practice Support
• Recruiting
• Training

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